National Sports
Western University running back suspended four years for violating anti-doping rule
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport announced Wednesday that Western University running back Edouard Wanadi has been suspended four years for violating an anti-doping rule. The CCES says a Wanadi urine sample collected on Oct. 11, 2022, during out-of-competition doping control revealed the presence of GW501516, a prohibited metabolic modulator. Wanadi waived ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chad Kelly eager to prove himself as Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
GUELPH, Ont. – Chad Kelly is over the 2022 Grey Cup game. Toronto’s backup quarterback played a pivotal role in the Argonauts’ stunning 24-23 upset win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. But with the start of the CFL team’s rookie camp Wednesday at the University of Guelph, Kelly said it’s time to look ahead and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Six re-sign captain Shiann Darkangelo to two-year contract
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Six announced Wednesday they have re-signed captain Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Darkangelo, of Brighton, Mich., helped lead the Six to their first Isobel Cup in franchise history in March. The 29-year-old forward, who has served as captain of the Six in all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forward Ariel Lassiter is making a name for himself with CF Montreal
By Simon Servant, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
MONTREAL – Midfielder Bryce Duke was on everyone’s mind upon his arrival to CF Montreal, but forward Ariel Lassiter has found a way to make himself part of the conversation. When CF Montreal sporting director Olivier Renard acquired Duke from Inter Miami FC, he knew the 22-year-old fit the team’s philosophy. Renard saw Duke as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC cup loss to Montreal exacerbated by ugly scenes in the BMO Field stands
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Ugly scenes in the stands at BMO Field during Toronto FC’s 2-1 loss to rival CF Montreal in Canadian Championship play Tuesday prompted an investigation by TFC officials and condemnation from Montreal. Toronto, which has hoisted the Voyageurs Cup eight times and finished runner-up five times, exited at the first hurdle this year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men in relegation battle in business end of World Rugby Sevens Series season
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
While Argentina looks to join New Zealand in securing a berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the battle at the other end of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings will add more drama to the penultimate stop of the men’s season in France this weekend. The 14th-ranked Canadians are in the thick of it, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario bill seeks to secure movable soccer nets, named for teen killed
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
TORONTO – An Ontario bill that would require movable soccer goals to be secured ““ named in memory of a 15-year-old boy who was killed by one ““ has passed a key hurdle and may become law later this year. Garrett Mills, from Napanee, Ont., was playing in a park on May 12, 2017, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds
By Pierre Saint-Arnaud, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
MONTREAL – A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers. Researchers at Columbia University in New York reached the conclusion after analyzing data from 6,039 NHL players from 1967 to last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
A celebrity bidding war for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators stands to lift the team’s profile to new heights, while serving as a safe way for stars to park their money. Experts say that while some hockey fans may be surprised to see names such as Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud’s name
By MARK ANDERSON, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman’s last name to toilet paper the previous night. Whitecloud told reporters in Edmonton that he spoke with Anderson on Tuesday morning. “I think it was an attempt at humour that came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs fans set to watch team battle for survival in playoffs
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
TORONTO – Fans are expected to gather in downtown Toronto tonight as the Maple Leafs fight to stay in the NHL playoffs. The Leafs are playing in Florida, where the Panthers are hosting tonight’s game with a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. It’s the furthest the Leafs have gone in the playoffs in ... Read More »
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